The IDF noted that the strikes are being conducted in response to 'relentless attacks' from Iran and its proxies since October 7, adding that Israel has the 'right and the duty to respond.'

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel launched airstrikes early Saturday on military targets in Iran in retaliation for a ballistic missile assault Oct. 1, officials said. There was no immediate information on damage in the Islamic Republic.

Israel’s military described the attack as “precise strikes on military targets in Iran,” without immediately elaborating.

Israel said it struck military sites in Iran early in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on Israel earlier this month.

Israel's military described the attack as “precise strikes on military targets in Iran,” without immediately elaborating.

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Israel had vowed to retaliate after Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at targets across Israel on October 1. US officials said the White House was notified by Israel ahead of the strikes. DW has the latest.

Another wave of explosions echoed across Iran’s capital early Saturday as Israel launched retaliatory strikes that, according to two Israeli officials, are not targeting nuclear or oil facilities.